Hardcore Christian Gamers Association

Uncle Sam Doesn’t Like MOH

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in Articles, News, PC, PS3, Podcasts, Xbox 360 by CurdleSanders

AAFES Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella stated today that the new Medal of Honor title will not be sold or advertised at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or in layman terms, the military Gamestop. Casella goes on to state, “We regret any inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers, but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life and death scenarios this product presents as entertainment. As a military command with a retail mission, we serve a very unique customer base that has, or possibly will, witness combat in real life.”

This announcement comes on the heels of comments made by UK Defense Secretary Liam Fox calling the game shocking, disgusting, and criticized EA for producing a product that recreates acts of the Taliban. Fox is currently calling for a retail ban of this game within the UK.

Although the ban in the UK is unlikely at this time the pulling of MOH within the military is a surprising move to me. It will be interesting to see how much more controversy this game can produce before it’s October 12th release date. Regardless, if the “airport level” has taught us anything it’s EA is going to have everyone talking about and wanting to play their “controversial game”.

Be sure to listen to Episode 3 of the HCG Geek Attack cast to hear our discussion of material and themes within the new MOH. Stay tuned in for Episode 4 to hear our thoughts on the AAFES’ position to boycott the game. Subscribe to the cast here.

For details about the AAFES’s boycott look here

For details about UK’s call for a ban look here

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FBOH Ep. 4 Going to Stovetop Mine

Posted September 1st, 2010 in Podcasts by Drew Koehler

What would we do if the other was a zombie and more really thought provoking questions on this episode of For Better or Hilarious.

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Free GameFly for a Year!!

Posted September 1st, 2010 in 3DS, Members, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360 by CurdleSanders

Well sort of… Gamefly is currently running a registration promotion in which you could win Gamefly for a year. Here is the skinny.

“Beginning today and running through September 30, new members who signs up for a pre-paid GameFly membership will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes. GameFly will randomly select one entrant each day and award a full, one-year subscription to GameFly. Winners will receive a two-game-out membership, regularly priced at $22.95/month.”

So maybe it’s not too likely you’ll win a free year of Gamefly but maybe this is the the push some people need to get them off the fence and into Gamefly’s gamer loving arms.

Jump off the fence and feel the embrace

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Even if it’s For the Wii-It’s Pretty Cool!

Posted September 1st, 2010 in Trailers, Video, Wii by Drew Koehler

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Mircosoft Pwns Live Fans

Posted August 31st, 2010 in Industry, News, PC, Steam, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live by CurdleSanders

In an age of gaming where developers come up with schemes to milk us gamers of our hard earned cash comes yet another method. Mircosoft has announce price hikes on their Xbox Live users as follows:

Starting Nov 1, 2010

1Month Gold: $9.99

3 Month Gold: $24.99

12 Month Gold: $59.99

All is not lost however as Mircosoft will be merciful to their loyal fans. If you re-subscribe before Nov.1 You will get the current rates for a Live subscription.

All this being said. Why the increase? Mircosoft is quiet on this matter but does say, “We’re confident that when the new pricing takes effect, an Xbox LIVE Gold membership will continue to offer the best value in the industry.” My opinion on that is PC gaming has the best value as Steam and most other online gaming programs and platforms are FREE!

Don’t believe the horrible news look for yourself here.

Interested in more of this strange concept of free online gaming? Check out the HCG Geek Attack Cast. We won’t charge you.

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Monday Night Combat Update

Posted August 31st, 2010 in News by Drew Koehler

To the Monday Night Combat Community:

First of all, we want to thank you for playing Monday Night Combat and supporting Uber Entertainment. We’ve been busy fixing bugs, exploits and optimizing based on your feedback on our forums, emails, Facebook, and Twitter. Our first Title Update is being tested right now and then it will be handed off for certification and in your hands as soon as possible. Here’s a full list of fixes and changes that will be in the Title Update.

Hit the jump for more!

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Bioshock 2: Minerva’s Den DLC

Posted August 31st, 2010 in News by Drew Koehler

2K Games announced today that Minerva’s Den*, the final installment of single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock^® 2 is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE^® Marketplace for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation^®Network for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. Minerva’s Den is a self-contained narrative experience that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. The game add-on puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a megalomaniac’s stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.

Prepare to explore Rapture Central Computing, a never-before-seen location inthe undersea city, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in its founder’s past. Wield new high-tech weaponry and a devastating new Plasmid to best the towering threats in Minerva’s Den: more dangerous Splicers that command the power of the elements, upgraded Security Bots that throw rockets and lightning bolts, and even a never-before-seen type of Big Daddy. Developed by 2K Marin, Minerva’s Den offers new twists on the story-driven experience that drew players into BioShock 2 when it launched earlier this year.

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